AlternateShell

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot

Data type Range Default value
REG_SZ Program name cmd.exe

Description

Lists the name of the alternative environment used when the Safe mode with Command Prompt option is selected.

Change method

To start Windows 2000 in safe mode, restart the computer and then press F8 when you see the message Please select the operating system to start.

Note Image Note

See Help in Windows 2000 for information about starting your computer in safe mode.

Caution Image Caution

Changing the value of this entry can prevent Windows 2000 from starting.